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CRH · 1 day ago

VP of Operations

Lakeland, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

CRH is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions. The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for developing operational plans and driving improvements across manufacturing sites, fostering a high-performing operational team focused on safety, inclusion, and innovation.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of operations, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, preventive maintenance and housekeeping across all manufacturing sites

Natural leader and Change Agent, skilled at maintaining an agile and collaborative operations team, across a wide geography. Coaches, mentors and supports team members to succeed

Lead and challenge purchasing efforts, ensuring best value when procuring raw material, packaging and equipment

Ensure manufacturing sites optimize production scheduling, whether in-season or when following demand plan / forecast for pre-pack. Assist Regional Operations Managers in creating and executing plans for co-packing partners

Work with direct reports to manage inventory of finished goods, raw materials and packaging appropriately

Closely align with Logistics and Customer Service teams to optimize freight across the network

Key contributor to CapEx plans and execution

Leader of sustainable efforts, from fuel consumption to waste management

Sound understanding of costing, supporting timely and accurate cost updates

Encourage innovation, continuously identify best practices and disseminating ideas across the business

Qualification

M&A proficiencyOperational planningFinancial analysisChange managementInventory managementInclusionDiversityLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Proven success (10+ years) in driving and achieving growth and profitability targets

Demonstrated passion for analysis; able to easily draw upon financial, operational, or functional data to drive sound decision making

M&A proficiency and experience – target identification, integration planning and execution, post-close issue resolution. The role is also accountable for leading greenfield projects

Desire to understand our industry and markets with strategic capability to assess trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities for growth

Act as a champion for Inclusion and Diversity, ensuring fair and equitable recruitment, selection, promotion and discipline practices for all